Haunted Places in darley abbey, Derbyshire

Derby, Derby

2.9 miles from darley abbey, UK-D3

In case you want to see the most activity, visit between October and December for a peak in occurrences. Around this time, you might see full-bodied apparitions in the corridors, become mysterously sick within the cells, feel suffocated, uneasy, and watched, all while encountering a variety of sinister ghosts including ...

Derby, Derby

3 miles from darley abbey, UK-D3

Once the George Inn and Lafferty's Pub, a woman's skull is still here and said to come with poltergeist activity (when the skull was sent to be examined, similar activity followed in that location).
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

Matlock Bath, Derbyshire

11.1 miles from darley abbey, UK-D3

The wide variety of activity ranges from children who are seen or heard running down the halls, a woman seen peering out of the upper windows, a man walking his dog, two workers who were killed in the creation of this building, and various poltergeist phenomenon.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

Tutbury, Staffordshire

11.4 miles from darley abbey, UK-D3

Mary, Queen of Scots, was imprisoned here; staff have seen her on many occasions, usually between 10:15 and 11:00 at night. A knight is also said to be seen by John of Gaunt's Gateway and harasses employees and visitors.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

darley abbey, Nottinghamshire

Tissington, Derbyshire

12.8 miles from darley abbey, UK-D3

A woman named Wilhemina caught on fire and died in Room 4. Guests have awaken to see her shadow at the foot of the bed, usually describing her as very unwelcoming. Her presence is accompanied by humming and a lavender scent. A male presence is also thought to be in ...

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

13.8 miles from darley abbey, UK-D3

Claiming to be England's oldest pub, glasses have been smashed by themselves, the scent of perfume fills the air (when no one is around), and a variety of ghosts have been reported here ranging from soldiers to evil entities. People who use the underground tunnels will sometimes report feeling violently ...

The Shire Hall High Pavement, Nottinghamshire

14.2 miles from darley abbey, UK-D3

In the Entrance Hall, the spirits of a soldier, a lady, and a Victorian gentleman are seen. In the court, knocking is heard and shadows are seen. In the Cell Corridor, odd noises such as footsteps, keys rattling, and doors slamming are heard. The laundry room is known for random ...

darley abbey, Staffordshire

16.9 miles from darley abbey, UK-D3

The most active spot is in the area of 'Hex' where a woman in a Victorian dress is seen and where objects are tossed at guests. The music room is said to have a larger man in it whose footsteps can be heard and the corridors of the building are ...

Pleasley Vale, Nottinghamshire

18.3 miles from darley abbey, UK-D3

Once used to make silk, the mills have since been replaced with an office. In the dye room, people reported the ghost of an abusive supervisor who is said to have murdered a woman who would often appear in Mill 1's top floor. Mood swings, nausea, and disorientation are reported ...

Chesterfield, England

Renishaw, Derbyshire

24.1 miles from darley abbey, UK-D3

One of the first floor bedrooms is the site of a 'Phantom Kisser', or a man who will awaken sleeping women by kissing them. An older woman in blue has also been reported here.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

darley abbey,

24.7 miles from darley abbey, UK-D3

The ghost of nun (called The Black Lady) has commonly been photographed in full apparition form. Another ghost, called The White Lady, is said to haunt the battlements which she threw herself from.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

Leicester, Leicester

26 miles from darley abbey, UK-D3

A team of investigators claim that multiple spirits reside here including a Victorian woman usually seen on the staircase or by the garden, a man in one of the upstairs rooms (who is apparently a very negative force), a child and a chef that both died of Tuberculosis, and a ...

darley abbey, England

26.3 miles from darley abbey, UK-D3

In the 1980's, there was an unusually high number of sightings related to 'black-eyed children', or children with eyes as black as coal. Recently, a girl with this description is being reported here. Some believe the children to be demonic.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent

27 miles from darley abbey, UK-D3

When visiting here, be sure to go to the Colour Room where poltergeist activity is a common occurence; those who rearrange the pots will encounter a barrage of objects being thrown. An elderly man believed to have died here still roams the grounds and footsteps are common in desolate areas ...

Leicester, Leicester

27.1 miles from darley abbey, UK-D3

The library is known for the White Lady (who is also said to move furniture around). In the courtyard, a ghostly cat and dog are seen, a cavalier is reported, and the spirit of a policeman has made his presence known. Burglar alarms are also known to go off for ...

Stafford, Staffordshire

28.6 miles from darley abbey, UK-D3

William Marson, a former worker here from the mid-nineteenth century, is seen in the shop room of the museum. He is said to wear an apron and a bowler cap. A man is seen walking up the stairs and EMF detectors will usually spike when his spirit is present. In ...

Stafford, Staffordshire

28.7 miles from darley abbey, UK-D3

Similar to the Swan Hotel in Lavenham, a jilted bride took her own life and now haunts here. She's reportedly seen in her white gown and has a reputation for even scaring employees away. Poltergeist activity is also reported and could very well be related to the burial site that ...

Sheffield, South Yorkshire

28.9 miles from darley abbey, UK-D3

Upstairs, a child will cling onto people; another spirit named Brian is heard in this area and a black fog is sometimes seen. A vicious spirit named Cain used to occupy a cell here; he is said to choke visitor, cause the temperature to drop, and smell of disinfectant. Another ...

Congleton, Cheshire East

33.3 miles from darley abbey, UK-D3

In Room 20 and the rooms by it, guests have awoken to freezing conditions and hear scratching and banging. In the cellar, a child is heard crying. Some guests will experience a sense of dread out of nowhere.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

Birmingham, England

33.3 miles from darley abbey, UK-D3

This home has a history of tragedy ranging from a lovers' suicide pact, to a man who died of heartbreak when he found out about his wife's affair; the woman in the pact and the heartbroken man are both reported here. One strange report involves a man in a black ...

Birmingham, England

36 miles from darley abbey, UK-D3

A woman who was locked upstairs (either by a jealous who caught her having an affair or by her father who caught her trying to elope) where she spent the rest of her days. Guests have reported her as well a young man who hung himself on the property. The ...

darley abbey, England

37.2 miles from darley abbey, UK-D3

A nanny fell to her death here and had been seen by staff members on the staircase by the library. The founder of the academy, George Singer, has also been seen from time to time looking out the window.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

Birmingham, England

37.9 miles from darley abbey, UK-D3

Security footage caught a grey phantom that staff and security believed was responsible for triggering a burglary alarm. Crying has also been heard and the ghost of a ward sister was also seen.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

Birmingham, England

38.1 miles from darley abbey, UK-D3

Leon Salberg, once a manager to this locale, died in this building and has been seen here ever since. A former head of the wardrobe department, a man in a top hat, a grey lady, a stage manager who jangles his keys, and entity who drains from electrical equipment have ...

darley abbey, Warwickshire

38.3 miles from darley abbey, UK-D3

A hooded monk is seen, thought to be Abbott Geoffrey; Geoffrey was murdered in 1345 (perhaps he's the poltergeist also reported in the kitchen). A young woman named Matilda also has a history with this house. She had become pregnant by the master of the house, yet he refused to ...

Sandbach, Cheshire East

38.4 miles from darley abbey, UK-D3

The site of this building was once a manor that was destroyed in fire; numerous guests awaken early in the morning because they have a sensation that the hotel is burning down. Two preteen prostitutes have been heard giggling and move objects around. In the Bar and Lounge, keep an ...

Dudley, West Midlands

40 miles from darley abbey, UK-D3

A female servant named Elizabeth was murdered by the hotel manager; she is the most commonly seen ghost here. A writer who knew of Elizabeth's murder, two children, and a man sitting in Room 214 have also been picked up here.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

Dudley, England

40 miles from darley abbey, UK-D3

A woman called 'The Grey Lady' died from grief after her daughter's death. She has been seen throughout and a photograph recently surfaced believing they had caught her image.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

Dudley, West Midlands

40 miles from darley abbey, UK-D3

The most famous ghost here is the Grey Lady. Dorothy Beaumont, thought to be the aforementioned phantom, died during childbirth and demanded to be buried next to her child and that her husband not attend the funeral. However, neither of her wishes were granted and she still wanders about, sometimes ...

Rugby, Warwickshire

40.7 miles from darley abbey, UK-D3

A rather cruel man nicknamed 'One-Handed Boughton’ continued his reign of terror even after his death. His ghost was so vicious, a team of clergymen attempted to exorcise his spirit, but he only returned later on. Footsteps, groaning, growling, and other unusual noises are still heard. Mysterious figures have also ...

Stockport, Greater Manchester

41.3 miles from darley abbey, UK-D3

Now permanently closed, this building once used to be a hospital. One ghost that has shown up in photograph is that of a doctor with a mask over his face. Many other ghosts are reported including a woman who was either a nurse or a nun, and some darker energy ...

darley abbey, Cheshire East

43.7 miles from darley abbey, UK-D3

Several apparitions are seen here, primarily, people who thought to be current workers, but disappear in an instant. Old phones are known to ring, but the phone's service has been disconnected entirely! In the theater, forces touch and grab visitors; overwhelming energy is known to make people sick or cause ...

darley abbey, Cheshire East

44.3 miles from darley abbey, UK-D3

Females should beware the spirit of a poacher named Tom, said to have a nasty reputation as a drunk and cruel person; he usually will target female guests and employees. A woman named "The Matriarch" is seen accompanied by a young girl, and in the spinning room, crying is frequently ...

Rubery, England

Combermere, England

47 miles from darley abbey, UK-D3

In 1891, one of the most famous ghost photos was captured in the library. It is believed that the ghost of Lord Combermere was captured sitting in his chair (while skeptics believe it might've been the exposure capturing someone who sat in the chair).
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

Oldham, Greater Manchester

47.4 miles from darley abbey, UK-D3

In 1947, actor Harold Norman was accidentally stabbed to death during a performance of Macbeth; he is said to have returned here in the afterlife. After the death of worker Carl Paulsen, a ghost resembling him started appearing, as well. Objects are known to move or fall down.
(Submitted by Chris ...

Manchester, Greater Manchester

47.6 miles from darley abbey, UK-D3

Actor / director James Manxwell is reportedly still here since his death in 1995; he had a close association with being involved with shows put on since the mid-1970's. A Victorian woman is also seen here and is said to have "a passion to drink".
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

Hartford, Cheshire West and Chester

47.6 miles from darley abbey, UK-D3

Before being converted into a hotel, it was a nunnery. Either here or at a local abbey was the site in which a nun was bricked behind a wall; she's here and terrifies the visitors. One guest reported seeing a smoke-like figure holding a Bible.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

Warwick, Warwickshire

47.7 miles from darley abbey, UK-D3

Sir Fulke Greville, a poet, playwright, and later, Commissioner of Treasury, restored this castle to the condition that it currently remains in, but was murdered by his servant after an argument ensued. Greville died here and has been seen in his former study room, sometimes standing in the shadows watching ...

Salford, Greater Manchester

47.8 miles from darley abbey, UK-D3

The most well-known ghost is that of the White Lady; while her identity is often disputed, it is agreed that she died in a tragic and heartbroken manner. The ghost cams here, as well pictures from visitors, capture many full-bodied apparitions.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

darley abbey, Lincolnshire

48.7 miles from darley abbey, UK-D3

A young woman is often reported on the side of the road trying to get help. She'll often get into the vehicle of the driver (if permitted), but vanish before she reaches her destination (as well as leave behind a foul odour). She is believed to be a young woman ...

Middleton, Greater Manchester

48.9 miles from darley abbey, UK-D3

Many workers have died here as a result of falling into the vats and drowning. The most commonly seen ghosts include a woman who sits at a table in the boardroom, a woman in a brown dress in the kitchen, and a figure in a brown cloak.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)